Manchester City summer signing John Stones believes he is capable of becoming not only a top class defender but captain for club and country.
The 22-year-old signed at the Etihad for a whopping £47.5m after completing the switch from Everton.
On a six-year deal and lauded as one of England’s brightest talents in the past decade, the ambitious defender is confident he can become a pivotal leader.
“I’d like to be captain one day,” Stones said.
“Every player wants to be captain of their team and to do so for years to come. It’s a privileged position to be in – to captain your club and country.
“These are dreams you dream about when you’re a little boy.
“You have to deserve the right to be captain and I’ll keep working hard to try to be.”
His hefty price tag caused a significant amount of conjecture, however Stones is not fazed by the transfer fee despite the fact it brings extra scrutiny and pressure.
“I feel privileged to have been bought for that amount of money but at the end of the day it’s what the two clubs agreed.
“I can’t do anything about that other than thank Man City for allowing me this opportunity and Everton for all that they did for me and allowing me to further my career. It doesn’t bring any pressure to me.”
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